Beating Burnout, Finding Balance: The #1 Award Winner: Mindful Lessons for a Meaningful Life

by Melo Calarco

Manage overwhelm and find renewed passion in your life and work

Never-ending to-do lists, constant deadlines, intense workloads and the guilty feeling you're not doing enough--does this sound all too familiar? If so, it's time to take a step back and find a better balance for your work and life. In this book, you'll discover the simple practices that will help you create a healthy mindset, boost your wellbeing and prevent overwhelm. So say goodbye to with Beating Burnout, Finding Balance, you'll rediscover the energy you need to thrive.

Mindfulness and performance coach Melo Calarco shares the secrets to flourishing as a high achiever and an effective leader. In this book, he combines science, practical knowledge and mindfulness techniques with the incredible life lessons he has learned as he cycled and trekked his way around the world. You'll learn how you can apply the strategies that top performers--from surgeons to CEOs to Olympic athletes--use to conquer burnout and surpass their goals.

Use simple but highly effective strategies to improve your productivity and happiness Develop your self-awareness so you can better balance your energy Build resilience and manage stress so you can perform in high-stakes or unpredictable situations Find your focus and live with purpose, passion, and drive
Through inspirational stories and proven techniques, from mountaintop monasteries to executive boardrooms, Beating Burnout, Finding Balance gives you the tools to achieve your goals and live more meaningfully and mindfully.

Genres: Self Help, Audiobook

225 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 23, 2023

Reviews

[Lochlan Pocock · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provides deep insight into what causes burnout and it's effects as well as providing practical steps on how to overcome it. I found a lot of value in the exercises through each chapter. They can be seen as tools you can go back to when you feel yourself slipping back into old habits.

[Bradley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was not expecting this book to move to the top of my favorite books, but it has. I would give it 6 stars if I could.

Each chapter thoughtfully explores an aspect of not just burnout but wellness. I loved how the author gave insightful illustrations based on his own trekking around the world. And following each chapter are a list of habits you can practice to instill each element as you’re building a plan to create balance. His methods are not one-size fits all but acknowledge ways in which each person will have different goals and values, while still recognizing some elements of health can’t be ignored.

To top it off, Melo Calarco narrates the audiobook version. While I don’t always prefer this, his gentle, warm voice is the perfect match for the content, especially when he’s guiding you through a breathing exercise. If you need some balance in your life, get this book now! I can’t recommend it enough and I look forward to developing the habits shared within.

And if he should ever see this, I have to say: Thank you, Melo!

[Andrea Nwobosi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This audiobook was just what I needed to hear at the right time. It was reassuring to know that I wasn’t alone in what I was experiencing and that recovering from and preventing burnout can be achieved by introducing some simple practices. Many of the practices are familiar, but this was a gentle reminder of tools I’ve used before (and have forgotten) and of what I’m already capable of doing to self-regulate, set boundaries, and prioritize my self-care. It’s an easy listen and I appreciated the free worksheets and meditation downloads available on the author’s website.

[Martin Braunton · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really useful guide to creating balance in your life particularly those high flyers who think work is the be all. Most of the strategies we are familiar with such as meditation, exercise, spending time with friends, etc.
It's a good checkpoint though and the value in this book lies in its exercises and continued reference.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I definitely only picked this up for lack of anything better to do during quiet time at work, I found it informative and helpful. I appreciated that the author included a number of personal anecdotes that really added to the appeal of the book, rather than making it feel more like a textbook. This was a pretty solid way to spend a few slow hours at work and I'm glad I picked it up.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some helpful ideas on mindfulness, gratitude and life balance.

[Hutch Hussein · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full of some good tips!

[katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Picked this up last year at Adobe Max and just got around to reading it. Really liked the thoughts and exercises and picked up some good things to keep in mind to focus on overall wellbeing.

[A Spicer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of interesting stories but overall, a hard trudge to get through. I almost gave up quite a few times.

[David Bain · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple, practical, honest. If you listen to the audio, Melo’s lovely, warm, honest tone shines through sharing some things you can put into immediate practice.